David Douglas Wemyss
British Army officer
About David Douglas Wemyss
Lived 1760 – 1839 (aged 78–79).
General David Douglas Wemyss (1760–1839) was a British Army officer. Born Douglas, he changed his name to Wemyss circa 1790. He was succeeded by Thomas Maitland.
At Tottenham in December 1810, he married Elizabeth Tuckett, daughter of Elias Tuckett and Sarah Merchant, of Bath. He was at the time Governor of Tynemouth Castle and Cliffe Fort, having been appointed to the position in May 1809. He had a son by a previous marriage.
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Who was David Douglas Wemyss?
British Army officer
When was David Douglas Wemyss born?
David Douglas Wemyss was born in 1760.
When did David Douglas Wemyss die?
David Douglas Wemyss died in 1839.
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